Pour half the batter into prepared pan, and then layer on half the apple slices in a single layer (no overlap). Spoon all but ½ cup of the remaining batter over apples, covering completely. Place remaining apples on top in the same fashion as the first layer and dot reserved batter over apples. (You may have some apples left over.) Cut remaining ¼ cup sugar and the cloves into the remaining 3 tablespoons cold butter. Sprinkle over the unbaked cake. Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean. Remove from oven and cool, then serve sprinkled with powdered sugar.